Small Business

As the year winds down, we’ve been thinking about the ideas and conversations that shaped 2025 for our team – the themes that came up again and again in workshops, advisory sessions, and chats with clients navigating growth, change, and the everyday realities of running a business.

The Reserve Bank has dropped the Official Cash Rate again from 2.5% to 2.25% and while the move was expected, we see this as the final cut in the current cycle.

Running a business means juggling a lot of moving parts. Picking the right software can make that juggling act a lot easier, while the wrong choice can slow things down, frustrate your team, and create extra work.

Marketing doesn’t need to feel overwhelming or expensive. For most small businesses, growth comes from doing the simple things well, consistently. Here are five practical tips you can start using straight away – with clear steps you can implement this week.

Buying a business can be an exciting growth step – but it’s also one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Before you commit, it’s important to look beyond the sales pitch and dig into the details with a pre-purchase business review.

Bringing on a new team member is a big milestone for any business – so first off, congrats! Growth is exciting. Whether you’re hiring your very first employee or adding to an existing team, it’s a strong signal that your business is heading in the right direction.

Many business owners find themselves working in their business instead of on it. Between daily demands, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. That’s where Quarterly Coaching can help.

Many business owners are used to looking backward at their finances – reviewing past sales, expenses, and profit. While that’s important, it’s just one part of the picture. Financial forecasting shifts the focus forward, helping you understand what’s likely to happen next, and what steps to take now to prepare for it.

If you’ve ever wished for someone to help you make sense of your numbers, plan ahead with confidence, and keep your business financially on track – a Virtual CFO (VCFO) might be exactly what you’re after.

The start of a new financial year brings fresh motivation to grow your business — but setting big, ambitious goals is the easy part. The real challenge? Creating goals that are realistic, measurable, and actually guide your day-to-day decisions.